Diabetes

Nanotechnology could help fight diabetesInjectable nanogel can monitor blood-sugar levels and secrete insulin when needed.

3 Questions: MIT biologist on new resveratrol studyLink between the compound found in red wine and anti-aging protein offers support for drug efforts, Leonard Guarente says.

MIT Medical marks World Diabetes Day with community outreachProvides information to Institute community members on risk factors for the disease.

Getting (drugs) under your skinUsing ultrasound waves, researchers boost skin’s permeability to drugs.

Protein that boosts longevity may protect against diabetesSirtuins help fight off disorders linked to obesity, new MIT study shows.

Idea draws on engineering and business to help diabetics

Making stem-cell therapy a realityIn Killian Award lecture, Rudolf Jaenisch outlines progress and possibilities for treating human disease with stem cells.

Shining a light — literally — on diabetesDevice from MIT lab could help diabetic patients monitor their blood glucose levels without finger pricks.

An easier way to synthesize new drug candidatesMIT chemists’ answer to long-standing problem could have a big impact on pharmaceutical business.

‘Tattoo’ may help diabetics track their blood sugarChemical engineers are working on carbon nanotubes that could be injected under the skin to reveal blood glucose levels.

How do you handle holiday food if you have diabetes?Attendees at MIT Medical event share ideas and strategies for healthy eating